Palo Alto, California vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 76.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $131,501 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Richland
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Palo Alto, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower